SHAHEEN KOTHARI
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Program Manager with 15+ years of experience in the arts working with industry partners to complete projects on-time and on-budget. Well versed in program development including content building, outreach, audience development, and budget administration. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable individual at successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
COMPANY MANAGER - BUSINESS DAVELOPMENT
JAMEL GAINES CREATIVE OUTLET
04.2022 - Current
- Established relationships with key decision-makers of supporting organizations to promote company's mission and ethos.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities for collaboration.
- Reached out to potential clients via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
PROGRAM MANAGER (VISUAL ARTS)
ASIA SOCIETY HONG KONG CENTER
09.2012 - 04.2018
- Organized and assisted in content development for art related programs ranging from 25-500+ attendees.
- Cultivated partnerships between Asia Society and various international cultural organizations, government entities and large corporations.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Managed client relationships and expectations for creative projects with varying budgets and objectives.
- Negotiated contracts and timelines with service providers and vendors.
- Maintained P&L for all events including tracking revenue from ticket sales.
ASSISTANT EDUCATION MANAGER
ASIA SOCIETY HONG KONG CENTER
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Instrumental in creating Asia Society's education department prior to opening of the Center in Hong Kong in 2012.
- Designed and implemented all exhibition related educational programs.
- Organized and coordinated the Center's first ever Family Day which became a bi-annual event.
- Liaised with corporate sponsors, vendors and designers on the production of materials for educational events.
- Managed rights and reproduction requests relating to educational materials.
- Maintained accurate records of budgets and attendance for all educational activities.
- Coordinated, managed and trained volunteers and docents for exhibition related activities.
JUNIOR SPECIALIST (INTERN)
CHRISTIE'S
06.2010 - 10.2010
- Researched incoming property including authenticity, bibliography, provenance, and exhibition history.
- Catalogued property, and prepared condition reports.
- Assisted with catalogue layout and production.
- Provided support and coordination of property placement prior to viewing of sale.
- Assisted on non-auction projects such as property appraisals.
EVENTS MANAGER
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Organized and executed events for private and corporate clients.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Promoted adherence to client-event requirements through effective delegation, prioritizing and management of entire production lifecycle, from concept to execution.
- Scheduled and supervised event staff, and communicated with vendors regularly.
- Attended bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
BANQUET AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
THE CHEDI HOTEL
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Organized corporate and social events. Coordinated and supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Compiled monthly revenue and P&L reports for the three F&B outlets in the hotel.
Education
Master of Arts - Modern Art,Connoisseurship & History of Art Market
CHRISTIE'S EDUCATION
New York, NY12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management, Convention and Meeting Planning
KENDALL COLLEGE
Chicago, IL05.2006
Diploma - Hotel Management
LES ROCHES, HOTEL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
Switzerland06.2001
Languages
French
Elementary
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
Love to cook, and an avid baker #sugarbar_bk
Timeline
COMPANY MANAGER - BUSINESS DAVELOPMENT
JAMEL GAINES CREATIVE OUTLET
04.2022 - Current
PROGRAM MANAGER (VISUAL ARTS)
ASIA SOCIETY HONG KONG CENTER
09.2012 - 04.2018
ASSISTANT EDUCATION MANAGER
ASIA SOCIETY HONG KONG CENTER
09.2011 - 09.2012
JUNIOR SPECIALIST (INTERN)
CHRISTIE'S
06.2010 - 10.2010
EVENTS MANAGER
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET
01.2006 - 01.2007
BANQUET AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
THE CHEDI HOTEL
01.2003 - 01.2005
Master of Arts - Modern Art,Connoisseurship & History of Art Market
CHRISTIE'S EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management, Convention and Meeting Planning
KENDALL COLLEGE
Diploma - Hotel Management
LES ROCHES, HOTEL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
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